Effects of Pistacia atlantica subsp. kurdica on Growth and Aflatoxin Production by Aspergillus parasiticus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aflatoxins are highly toxic secondary metabolites mainly produced by Aspergillus parasiticus. This species can contaminate a wide range of agricultural commodities, including cereals, peanuts, and crops in the field. In recent years, research on medicinal herbs, such as Pistacia atlantica subsp. kurdica, have led to reduced microbial growth, and these herbs also have a particular effect on the production of aflatoxins as carcinogenic compounds.

Objectives

In this study, we to examine P. atlantica subsp. kurdica as a natural compound used to inhibit the growth of A. parasiticus and to act as an anti-mycotoxin.

Materials and methods

In vitro antifungal susceptibility testing of P. atlantica subsp. kurdica for A. parasitic

SUBMITTER: Khodavaisy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5076382 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature